Larry Palmer Finds Himself
Author Larry Palmer. Photo by Crane Photography. “There is power in words.” Before he thought of himself as a writer, Larry Palmer was…
Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin: Life Told Through Poetry
Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin. Photos courtesy of JMU Public Relations. “Great books can change lives.” Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin is a professor of English…
Rob Chesnut: Bringing Ethics and Values to Silicon Valley
Rob Chesnut, Chief Ethics Officer of Airbnb. Photo by Asa Mathat. “Lead by example.” Rob Chesnut’s open-mindedness to the possibilities of the internet led…
Salaam Muhammad’s Higher Purpose
Artist Salaam Muhammad. Photo by Jessica Knox Photography. “Be intentional with your gift.” Salaam Muhammad’s artwork is shaped by his upbringing in Elizabeth, New…
Chef Marquis Murdock
Photo courtesy of Marquis Murdock “Juicy and flavorable meal for your next weeknight dinner.” Roasted Chicken Thighs w/ Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Course: Dinner…
Media Mentors: Finding the Next Generation of Creatives
B.K. Fulton with Ebony Flake, Randall Hazard, Brian Smalls (Co-founders, Media Mentors, Inc.). Photos courtesy of Media Mentors. “Own your narrative.” Each month we…
Dr. Alexander Gabbin
Dr. Alexander Gabbin. Photo courtesy of JMU Public Relations. Dr. Alexander Gabbin is one of the founders of the National Black MBA Association. Today,…
Tai Babilonia: Upholding the Legacy of Black Figure Skaters
Photo by Michael Sparks Keegan “Our history is your history.” Tai Babilonia is one of the most successful skaters in figure skating history. Tai…
Kelcey Mawema: One to Watch
Photo by Sundae Image “Don’t count yourself out.” Kelcey Mawema is a rising actress. She is part of a new and diverse talent pool…